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Joe Billy McDade

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois · Appointed by George H.W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Feb 28, 2010: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Nov 25, 1991CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 21, 1991 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Sep 11, 1991 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 20, 1991 · Confirmed Nov 21, 1991 · voice vote · Born 1937, TX

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois	George H.W. Bush	Nov 25, 1991	Senior status since Feb 28, 2010

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.